Coming Events March 3, 2022
FISH FRY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, West Hwy. 32, will have a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 4. Serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. Carryout available – call 573-674-4010. BIG PINEY-OZARK MUSEUM MEETING An information and planning meeting for the anticipated Big Piney-Ozark Museum will…
Read MoreClassifieds: Mar. 3 – Mar. 9, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/8/1tp For Sale: Half of beef, grain fed, available in May. Contact 417-926-2408. H/45/2tp For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The Licking News. L/38/tfn For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author…
Read MoreObituary – Elizabeth “Liz” Keeping-Hudson
Elizabeth was born May 1, 1980, in Casper, Wyo., to Thomas and Deborah (Keeping) Boyer. She joined her eldest son, (Michael) Lane Keeping on February 22, 2022. Liz is survived by her husband, Shawn; four children, Erin Tackett and fiancé, Branden Wilson, Anthony Tackett and fiancé, Hanna Hutchens, Rebecca Tackett, and SJ Hudson; two stepchildren,…
Read MoreObituary – Paulette E. Raymond
Paulette Elaine Raymond (Cross-Powell) was born January 29, 1947, to Thelma Grace Mulhorn and Merl Bonine Cross. She departed this world at age 75, on February 24, 2022, at 2:30 a.m. in Rolla, Mo. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Powell; her parents, Thelma and Merl Cross; and brother, Frederick Marion Cross. Paulette…
Read MoreLittle League Signups
Little League Signups Tuesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 10 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fire House Community Room 115 Old Salem Road, Licking Sign up forms are also available at City Hall. The sign up deadline is March 18, 2022.
Read MoreFish, the Fifties and fundraising fun
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. hosted a fish fry and auction fundraiser Saturday to benefit repairs and painting of the Licking Mill. Generous donations by community members (current and former) of money, time, food, music and auction items made the evening a grand success. Fish, hushpuppies, fried potatoes, beans and cornbread were fed…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 24, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week is the special FFA edition of The Licking News. The Licking chapter members share their activities and photos, and area businesses and government entities show their support and offer congratulations. A “River cleanup to honor local river…
Read MoreFFA hosts Community Breakfast
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking FFA chapter members were busy, along with their support group and instructor Van Kirkwood, making a hearty Community Breakfast Saturday morning at the high school cafeteria. Attendees were welcomed at the door and invited to take a seat, where one of the many FFA servers, pad in hand,…
Read MoreWildcat Cheerleading and Basketball Senior Night
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcat Boys Basketball and Cheerleading squads each recognized four seniors at Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Senior cheerleaders were recognized first and began with Autumn Grover, daughter of Byron and Lori Grover. She is also involved in Lady ‘Cat Cross Country and Track, FBLA, Science Club, NHS and Game…
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